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Example Question #681 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Soothing
Pleasant
Strong
Neutral
Disgusting
Strong
"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor.
Example Question #682 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELICIOUS
Tasty
Generous
Arresting
Notable
Free
Tasty
"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.
Example Question #683 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Lukewarm
Burning
Rocky
Chilly
Freezing
Lukewarm
"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.
Example Question #684 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HIDEOUS
Ugly
Ecstatic
Adorable
Enlightening
Happy
Ugly
Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #291 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPULSIVE
Victorious
Alert
Disgusting
Scary
Attractive
Disgusting
"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite, of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Flexible
Bendable
Colorful
Brave
Stiff
Dirty
Bendable
Flexible means bendable.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Flimsy
Majestic
Quiet
Magnetic
Strong
Fragile
Fragile
"Flimsy" means fragile.
Example Question #292 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AQUEOUS
Serious
Watery
Curious
Plantlike
Argumentative
Watery
The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE
Miraculous
Soiled
Patched
Spotless
Frozen
Spotless
“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.
Example Question #1333 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Warm
Goofy
Pliable
Stylish
Respectful
Pliable
"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
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